CA · Tracy · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Tracy, CA

Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in California centers on $74.62 per hour, or about $155,220 a year. The lower quarter earns under $62.44 and the upper quarter over $81.36. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Tracy. That is 60% above the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tracy.

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PermanentPosted today

PET/CT Technologist

Akumin · Stockton, CA

$65.59–$81.22/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2026-7665
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Tracy, CA

Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 1,380 nuclear medicine technologists employed in California.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$56.91$118,37022% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$62.44$129,88034% above U.S. median
Median$74.62$155,22060% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$81.36$169,23074% above U.S. median
Top 10%$89.06$185,24091% above U.S. median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nuclear Medicine Technologists (SOC 29-2033), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Tracy

  • Overall prices in Stockton-Lodi run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Tracy paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,686
  • Per year: $134,316
  • Per month: $11,193

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for California. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Tracy

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$132
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,442
13-week assignment$18,746

Travel nuclear medicine technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Tracy

CMS lists 1 hospital in Tracy, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Tracy, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Manteca, CA13 mi$74.62/hr94,292
Livermore, CA17 mi$87.76/hr84,867
Stockton, CA19 mi$74.62/hr324,975
Brentwood, CA20 mi$87.76/hr66,286
Pleasanton, CA24 mi$87.76/hr75,664
Dublin, CA24 mi$87.76/hr70,544

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in California · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in California

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Tracy

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Tracy, CA?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in California have a median pay of $74.62 per hour, about $155,220 a year. The middle half earn between $62.44 and $81.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Tracy?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Stockton-Lodi area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tracy.

Do I need a California license to work in Tracy as a nuclear medicine technologist?

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Tracy?

The federal per diem benchmark in Tracy is $132 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Nuc Med Tech pay reportTracy, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthGLENDALE, CA · 2 postings$77.58/ hr$74–$85
  • AkuminStockton, CA · 5 postings$73.41/ hr$66–$100
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationLynwood, CA · 2 postings$56.62/ hr$42–$65

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$59Median$73.41High$86

10 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in California, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. PET/CT TechnologistPermanent
    $65.59–$100.00/ hour
    Akumin · San Bernardino, CA · posted today
  2. PET/CT TechnologistPermanent
    $65.59–$81.22/ hour
    Akumin · Stockton, CA · posted today

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